20 Dec 2013: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Friday, 20 December 2013

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (51 speeches, 6 comments)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2013: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Adoption...
Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (518 speeches)
SECTION 16

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Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill. The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can read about the Seanad's composition here.